AD 2020-16-18
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | SAS | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
crack initiation and propagation, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage
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Required Actions
repetitive inspections for discrepancies of the fuselage internal structure from frame (FR) 2 to FR 4, windshield frame lower section and closing panel; repetitive low frequency eddy current inspections for discrepancies of the stringer couplings in circumferential junction areas at FR40/41, from stringer 13 to the crown center line internal surface; and applicable corrective actions (repair of discrepancies)
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
all Airbus SAS Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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